Children's Therapist EMPACT

La Frontera Center•Tempe, AZ

About The Position

EMPACT- Suicide Prevention Center, part of the La Frontera family, is a non-profit organization providing behavioral health counseling, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention services. The Children's Rapid Response Therapist joins the Crisis team and completes one-time, thorough clinical assessments of children referred by the Department of Child Safety and/or juvenile courts. Assessments include developmental screening for children ages 0–5 and review of the child’s current environment to assess needs and provide resources that support stability for children ages 0–18. The clinician provides risk assessments and therapeutic interventions, including de-escalation, crisis support, and behavior-management guidance for caregivers, children, and facility staff. This is a community- and facility-based position. The clinician makes referrals to community partners for long-term support, completes clinical documentation in a timely manner, and coordinates with the Department of Child Safety and juvenile courts. The role requires availability to work days, nights, and weekends.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a behavioral health field.
Must be at least 21 years old at time of employment for direct client services.
Fingerprint clearance card or eligibility to obtain one.
Valid Arizona driver’s license and a three-year state driving record with no major infractions or excessive driving violations/tickets.
Regular access to reliable transportation.
Must be detail-oriented and have good time-management and customer-service skills.
Ability to remain calm in crisis situations, work independently and cooperatively, recognize personal limitations, and relate positively and empathetically to people regardless of age, race, creed, gender, or sexual orientation.
Must be open to working days, nights, and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children in Department of Child Safety (previously CPS) care or the Arizona Children's Behavioral Health System.
Knowledge of the Children's RBHA system.
Spanish bilingual ability; an hourly differential is available.

Responsibilities

Complete one-time, thorough clinical assessments of children referred by the Department of Child Safety and/or juvenile courts.
Conduct developmental screenings for children ages 0–5.
Review the child’s current environment, assess needs, and provide resources to support the child’s stability.
Complete risk assessments and provide therapeutic interventions, including de-escalation, crisis support, and behavior-management guidance.
Provide guidance and support to caregivers, children, and facility staff.
Complete referrals to community partners for long-term supports.
Complete clinical documentation in a timely manner.
Coordinate with the Department of Child Safety and juvenile courts.
Maintain professional conduct and positive working relationships with internal and external team members, stakeholders, and community and business partners.
When driving on agency time or business, maintain a valid Arizona driver license and appropriate liability insurance and approval for coverage under EMPACT-SPC’s liability insurance.